1 UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION SCIENCES MFTS 596/597: Practicum in MFT Spring 2009 INSTRUCTORS/SUPERVISORS: Larry Chamow, Ph.D. Todd Edwards, Ph.D. Ana Estrada, Ph.D. Christie Turner, LCSW Lee Williams, Ph.D. COURSE DESCRIPTION: In the didactic portion of the course, issues relevant to the beginning clinician are addressed including refinement of interviewing skills and the application of treatments to specific problems. Students also receive group supervision and individual supervision based on videotaping and live observation of their clinical work. REQUIRED TEXT: Patterson, J, Williams, L., Grauf-Grounds, C., & Chamow, L. (1998). Essential skills in family therapy. New York: Guilford. 2 ND Ed. ARRIVING IN 2009 COURSE ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Read the required readings so that you are prepared to actively participate in class discussions. 2. Group Supervision. Practicum students are divided into small groups for group supervision (see Appendix A for group assignments). Each student will give 2 case presentations to his or her supervision group. Each case presentation will be accompanied by a case write-up (see Appendix B) and a videotaped clinical session with the client/s. At least one of the videotapes must be a session with a couple or family. Important Reminder: Don't wait until the last minute to create your videotapes. Start early so you have some "extras" in case a client refuses to be taped at the last minute.
2 3. Commentaries. Each student will write a commentary on the clinical work of 2 different classmates. One week prior to the case presentation, the student scheduled to present will give a videotaped session to the assigned classmate. The classmate will watch the session and write a commentary on what he or she observed. This commentary will be given to all group members. During your first group meeting, your group supervisor will describe the structure of the commentary in more detail. 4. Individual Supervision. Each student will meet 3 times with a USD supervisor for individual supervision. Two supervisions will take place at USD and will include the review of a videotaped clinical session. One supervision will be live at the studentʼs practicum site. At least one of these supervisions must be a session with a couple or family. These supervisions should be scheduled with your USD supervisor (may be the same or different than your group supervisor). 5. Self-of-the-Therapist Presentation. Each student will give a presentation to their supervision group touching on the personal aspects of being a family therapist. This presentation will be described in more detail by your group supervisor. 6. Literature Review Choose a client/family and her/their presenting problem and write a 3-4 page review of 3 journal articles or 1 book related to that presenting problem. For example, you want to learn more about family-oriented treatment for ADHD, so you decide to review the book Family Therapy for ADHD by C. Everett and S. Everett-Volgy. 7. Final Exam. A take home exam will be distributed on November 24 and is due on May 11. ATTENDANCE IN CLASS: If you are going to be absent from the didactic presentation and/or group supervision, please notify your group supervisor. Two absences (didactic or group supervision) will result in the student needing to complete an additional literature review. More than two absences could result in a failing grade in the course. Attendance will be kept for both the didactic and group supervision meetings.
3 ATTENDANCE IN SUPERVISION: Individual supervisions will be scheduled at a time convenient to you and your individual supervisor. If you cannot attend a scheduled appointment with your individual supervisor, please contact him or her 24 hours in advance. If you do not give 24 hours notice 2 or more times, you will need to complete an additional literature review. COURSE EVALUATION: Practicum in MFT is a Pass/Fail course. MFTS 596 students: If you complete all of the course requirements and follow the attendance policy stated above, you will receive a Pass in the course. MFTS 597 students: If you complete all of the course requirements, follow the attendance policy stated above, and complete your clinical requirements for the program, you will receive a Pass in the course. If your hours are not completed by May 22, you will receive an Incomplete, which will be changed to a Pass as soon as you complete your 500/250 hours.
4 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF DISCUSSION TOPICS: DATE TOPIC READING 1/26/09 Practicum Roundtables/Course Introduction T. Edwards 2/2/09 Working with Shame Based Clients L. Williams 2/9/09 Getting Stuck and Unstuck in Therapy L. Chamow 2/16/09 TBA C. Turner 2/23/09 Integrative Family Therapy A. Estrada 3/2/09 The Myers-Briggs Test & MFT L. Williams 3/9/09 SPRING BREAK NO CLASS 3/16/08 Self Disclosure in Therapy L. Chamow Chapter 6 3/23/09 TBA A. Estrada 3/30/09 TBA C. Turner 4/6/09 Roundtable Discussions All faculty 4/13/09 EASTER MONDAY NO CLASS 4/20/09 TBA C. Turner 4/27/09 TBA L. Chamow (MEET IN READING ROOM) Final Exam Distributed 5/4/09 Termination L. Williams Chapter 11 5/11/09 Job Search/Professional Opportunities Alumni Panel Final Exam Due
5 Larry Chamow (Rm 137) Rebecca Grover VA (MS) Michaelle Jinnette - Harmonium (MS) Nancy Kassel - Catholic Charities (MS) Anna Lee - Phoenix House (AE) Ashley Pinkeney - San Diego Hospice (AE) Vicente Vargas - UCSD Pediatrics (LW) Appendix A Practicum Groups for Spring 2009 Todd Edwards (Rm 207) Mary Klump - Catholic Charities Jenn Mosher - UCSD Family Medicine Minna Rogers - San Diego Hospice Rachael Souter - Harmonium Theresa Viglizzo - Children's Outpatient Psychiatry Escondido Ana Estrada (Rm 139) Gina Bongiorno - San Diego Hospice Lindsay Cherevka - Children's Outpatient Psychiatry Oceanside Alyssa Halberg - Phoenix House Julie Kraft - Harmonium Sachiyo Shiraki - Catholic Charities Jeehee Sung - UCSD Family Medicine Christie Turner (Rm 141) Emily Ferguson - Catholic Charities (MS) Natalie Pearson - San Diego Hospice (LW) Kiley Ray - Catholic Charities (AE) Anna Santangelo - Children's Outpatient Psychiatry Escondido (LW) Monica Votaw - San Diego Hospice (MS) Lee Williams (Rm 102) Tanesha Adams - Children's Outpatient Psychiatry Kearny Mesa Lara Chittum - San Diego Hospice Kristina Davies - Phoenix House Phil Hewitt - St. Vincent De Paul Village Jennyanne Parr - VA Lindsay Simon - UCSD Family Medicine ( ) = Individual Supervisor: (AE) Ana Estrada, (MS) Michele Smith, (LW) Lee Williams Appendix B
6 Written Case Presentation Format Section I - Presenting Problems and Contract 1. What are the presenting problems and/or symptoms? 2. What do the clients want from therapy? Section II - Background and History 1. Attach a genogram of the system. 2. Who are you seeing in therapy, and what is your rationale for who is (or is not) coming to therapy? 3. What is important to know about the past (including previous therapy) to understand what is happening today? 4. Is anyone currently taking medication? If yes, name the medication and the reason why it is being prescribed. 5. What role do other social systems (e.g., schools, work, medical, legal, CPS, etc.) have in the case? Section III - Clinical Hypotheses and Treatment 1. What are your hypotheses about the presenting problem? 2. Describe conceptually what you believe are the key issues or dynamics for this case. Include what your treatment goals are for the case (connect this to a theoretical model). 3. Briefly outline what you have done to date regarding treatment (connect this to a theoretical model). 4. What DSM-IV diagnosis would you give (multiaxial)? 5. How do contextual variables (e.g., gender, culture, SES, race/ethnicity, etc.) impact the assessment, treatment, or therapeutic relationship in this case? Section IV - Therapist 1. What are your personal reactions to the clients? Anyone you particularly like or dislike? 2. How do you feel during the session (bored, frustrated, nervous, etc.)? 3. Are there any counter-transference issues that might be going on? Section V - Presentation 1. What should we look for in the videotape? 2. What do you like about your work on this tape? 3. What would you like the group to help you with (please be specific)?